Madison, James, 1751-1836 [Pardon of Joseph Butler for larceny].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00045.03 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: January 12, 1814 Pagination: 1 p. ; 39 x 25 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Convicted of larceny in the District of Columbia in April, 1838. Butler had been sentenced to be "publicly whipped 54 stripes" and pay a fine and court costs. Madison pardoned him because he continued to be imprisoned, as he was too poor to pay the fine.
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